WorldEthiopian forces retake Mekelle as Tigray fighting resumes

Ethiopian federal forces and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters have taken control of Mekelle, Tigray’s regional capital, after the TPLF withdrew. The development has revived memories of the 2020–22 war, with residents fearing renewed large-scale violence, displacement and economic hardship.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-05 01:03Original